networking

1 of 2

noun

net·​work·​ing ˈnet-ˌwər-kiŋ 

1

: the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions

specifically : the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business

… networking remains the No. 1 cause of job attainment …

—Hal Lancaster

2

: the establishment or use of a computer network

He has extensive experience in computer networking and information security.

networking

2 of 2

present participle of network entry 2

Examples of networking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Skyworks Solutions — The provider of wireless networking services slumped about 16% after guidance for the current quarter disappointed the Street. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Over the course of the two days, participants will engage in industry discussions, hands-on training, mentorship and networking. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

Held at Ovation Hollywood on Saturday, October 25, the Filmmaker Party brought directors and festival attendees together for an evening of networking and movie discussions. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026

But greater capabilities demand greater infrastructure, and without corresponding increases in compute, memory, storage and networking, those capabilities can’t be achieved. — Xin Guo, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing networking

• social networking

Rhymes for networking

• hardworking
• nonworking
• reworking
• woodworking
• clerking
• jerking
• lurking
• shirking
• smirking
• working
• interworking
• metalworking